CV Boot Replacement

[WBBulldogs]

I was inspecting the boots the other day and on the drivers side there is a crack on the bottom of the boot about 1/2 inch-1 inch long. I was going to replace it. Should I replace both boots? What part am I looking for if I go to an auto parts store? Is it an inner boot or the outer. I am fairly new to Auto repair. SO is it hard to do? Is it easy enough I won't screw anything up? What tools would I need?

[mechanicaldj]

my suggestion is to buy a rebuilt CV shaft
to save any headaches , in case your CV joint was damaged , prior replacing the boots

and the shafts usually costs about $50 - $75

[WBBulldogs]

So what exactly is a rebuilt CV shaft. Does it come with a boot and everything? Is it pre lubricated with grease? And is a CV shaft about $75 for one side or what? Sorry if I'm asking too much.

[wrestler3025]

The rebuilt cv shaft comes with new boots and is greased and ready to go. You can get one side at your local Autozone in Colorado Springs for $59.99 with a $22.50 core, which will be refunded to you once you bring back your old cv shaft. They have a lifetime limited warranty on them as well. The part number for a driver side axle with a manual transmission is 8331 and for the passenger side it is 8332. Hope that answers all of your questions :wink:

[miami man]

buy the whole shaft. i took mine to a mechanic friend of mine and it only took a half an hour to install.

[WBBulldogs]

So I should just wait until the CV joint wears out. The passenger side looks good, with no cracks or anything. And I haven't heard a racheting noise YET. So it's probably a better idea to get the shaft for the drivers side then.

[Deathshead]

ya, thats what im doing, waiting for the cv's to get real loud, then just get reman half shafts for $59.00 with a warranty, instead of spending $30.00 on a 2 peice boot just to have them come apart 5k miles later.